§27-17-1. Definitions.
(a) "Developmental disability" means a chronic disability of
a person which: (1) Is attributable to a mental or physical
impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments; (2)
is likely to continue indefinitely; (3) results in substantial
functional limitations in self-direction, capacity for independent
living or economic self-sufficiency; and (4) reflects the person's
need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary
or generic care, treatment or other services which are of lifelong
or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.

(b) "Behavioral disability" means a disability of a person
which: (1) Is attributable to severe or persistent mental illness,
emotional disorder or chemical dependency; and (2) results in
substantial functional limitations in self-direction, capacity for
independent living or economic self-sufficiency.

(c) "Group residential facility" means a facility which is
owned, leased or operated by a behavioral health service provider
and which: (1) Provides residential services and supervision for
individuals who are developmentally disabled or behaviorally
disabled; (2) is occupied as a residence by not more than eight
individuals who are developmentally disabled and not more than
three supervisors or is occupied as a residence by not more than
twelve individuals who are behaviorally disabled and not more than
three supervisors; (3) is licensed by the Department of Health and
Human Resources; and (4) complies with the State Fire Commission for residential facilities.

(d) "Group residential home" means a building owned or leased
by developmentally disabled or behaviorally disabled persons for
purposes of establishing a personal residence. A behavioral health
service provider may not lease a building to such persons if the
provider is providing services to the persons without a license as
provided for in this article.